Panel Discussion: Is Coaching Universal?
DATE & TIME:
June 12, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Coaching Research is at an exciting inflexion point, ready to evolve beyond dualistic frameworks.
This panel discussion explores the central question, “Is coaching universal?” and the rich, untapped potential of global and African conceptual knowledge to elevate and transform the coaching research ecosystem.
Drawing upon the profound depth of indigenous knowledge and the power of diverse African languages, this session celebrates wisdom. Rather than asking whether indigenous philosophies fit within existing Western paradigms, the panel will explore how these diverse epistemologies and ontologies can fundamentally expand our understanding of rigorous scientific commentary.
Key Discussion Points:
- Expanding the Paradigm: Highlighting how diverse worldviews and indigenous epistemologies provide a more comprehensive foundation for global coaching research.
- The Wealth of Indigenous Knowledge: Celebrating the depth of ancient wisdom and conceptual frameworks as powerful drivers of rigorous academic and scientific inquiry.
- Co-Creating a Universal Future: Strategies for ensuring the evolution of coaching research is inclusive, empowering, and reflective of the vastness of the human experience.
about the Panel Host
Reuben Ramuada
Business Coach | Youth Empowerment
Business Coach | Youth Empowerment
Reuben Ramuada is a PhD Candidate, Coach, Mentor, and Senior Leader in the ICT industry. As the founder and chairperson of the NPO (Friends of Frans Rasimphi Foundation), Reuben is dedicated to supporting the development of high school pupils and teachers in rural Venda South Africa.
about the Panellists
Brian Mhlanga | Dr Xolile Sibande |
Reginald Georgia | Reginald G Jackson Sr
Featuring esteemed experts Brian Mhlanga, Dr. Xolile Sibande, Reginald Georgia and Reginald G Jackson Sr. this session promises to be an engaging interactive conversation at the heart of coaching and coaching research